LISTENING TEST

In this section, you must demonstrate your ability to understand spoken English. This section is divided
into four parts and will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. Do not mark the answers in your test
book. Use the answer sheet that is provided separately.

PART 1
Directions: For each question, you will listen to four short statements about a picture in your test book.
These statements will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. Select the statement that best
describes what is happening in the picture and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on the
answer sheet.

Sample Answer

Statement (C), "They're sitting at a table," is the best description of the picture, so you should
select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet
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 PART 2
Directions: For each question, you will listen to a statement or question followed by three possible
responses spoken in English. They will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. Select the best
response and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.

7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 20. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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PART 3
Directions: In this part, you will listen to several conversations between two or more speakers. These
conversations will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. For each conversation, you will be asked
to answer three questions. Select the best response and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on
your answer sheet.

32. What does the woman ask for? 38. What is the problem?
(A) A bill A. The car has broken down.
(B) A recipe B. The speakers have missed an appointment.
(C) A photograph
(D) A menu C. A business has closed down.
D. A street is blocked.
33. Who is David Wilson?
39. Where are the speakers going?
(A) A magazine editor
(B) A television producer A. To a Chinese restaurant
(C) A food critic B. To a police station
(D) A restaurant chef C. To an airport
D. To a travel agency
34. What does the man offer to do?
(A) Send an e-mail reminder 40. What will the speakers probably do next?
(B) Make a video
(C) Reserve a book A. Call for information
(D) Arrange a banquet B. Talk to a police officer
C. Go to a train station
D. Find a car repair shop

35. What is the man invited to do?

41. What does the woman mention about
(A) Watch a product demonstration the Selwin 6?
(B) Try a free sample
(C) Sign up for a newsletter (A) It is easy to use.
(D) Fill out a survey (B) It is an earlier model.
(C) It is well designed.
36. What problem does the man mention? (D) It is very popular.

(A) He is in a hurry. 42. What does the man request?

(B) He has forgotten his receipt.
(C) A product is not in stock. (A) A warranty
(D) A parcel has been damaged. (B) A reimbursement
(C) A replacement part
37. What does the woman suggest? (D) An instruction manual

(A) Returning a purchase 43. What does the woman offer to do?
(B) Trying a different product
(C) Completing a task online (A) Reset a password
(D) Visiting another store (B) Explain a policy
(C) Check part of an order
(D) Send a link to a Web site

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44. What is probably the woman's job?
A. Selling advertising
B. Writing articles
C. Researching news stories
D. Designing new cars
45. What is the man interested in?
A. International travel information
B. Advertising designs
C. Car prices
D. New product development
46. When does the woman say she will
finish the assignment?
A. By Tuesday
B. By Wednesday
C. By Thursday
D. By Friday
47. What are the speakers discussing?
(A) An appliance warranty
(B) Blueprints from a designer
(C) A building permit
(D) A home improvement project
48. Why does the woman say, “And actually
Colgate Painting said they would
do it for four thousand dollars”?
(A) To clarify a request
(B) To negotiate a price
(C) To offer some help
(D) To recommend a service
49. Why is the woman relieved?
(A) Some work will be completed on time.
(B) A cost estimate includes supplies.
(C) A selected item is in stock.
(D) Experienced workers will be on-site
50. What are the speakers planning to
advertise?
(A) Evening classes
(B) Job opportunities
(C) An online store
(D) A printing demonstration
51. According to the man, what was the
problem with last year’s pamphlets?
(A) They were not ready on time.
(B) They were they wrong size.
(C) The information was too specific.
(D) The contact number was missing.
52. What does the man say he will send the
woman?
(A) Free product samples
(B) A list of participants
(C) A draft of a document
(D) A revised schedule
53. What supplies do the speakers need?
A. Paper clips
B. Business cards
C. Printing paper
D. Shipping boxes
54. What is the problem?
A. A delivery is late.
B. An item is defective.
C. An incomplete order arrived.
D. A wrong item was delivered.
55. What will the company receive?
A. A discount
B. Free merchandise
C. A letter of apology
D. Free shipping
56. In what area does Tom currently
work?
A. Human resources
B. Accounting
C. Payroll
D. Advertising

57. How long has Tom been working for

the company?
A. Three weeks
B. Three months
C. Six months
D. Two years

58. Why is the woman meeting with

Tom?
A. To offer him a promotion
B. To discuss an error he made
C. To talk to him about his training
D. To resolve a problem with his coworkers

59. What are the speakers mainly

discussing?
A. An internship opportunity
B. A university course
C. A project deadline
D. A news article

60. What type of business is Sahota &

Partners?
A. A medical clinic
B. An employment agency
C. A construction company
D. A law firm

61. What does the man ask about?

A. The results of a study
B. The satisfaction levels of customers
C. The likelihood of full-time employment
D. The cost of hiring a specialist

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62. What did the man recently do?
A. He transferred to another city.
B. He attended a meeting.
C. He purchased a new store.
D. He signed up for a training program.
63. What is the man surprised by?
A. The availability of staff
B. The cost of advertising
C. The change to a catalog
D. The timing of a move
64. Look at the graphic. Where does the
man suggest putting the shoe department?
A. In Display Area 1
B. In Display Area 2
C. In Display Area 3
D. In Display Area 4
65. When most likely does this
conversation take place?
A. During a job interview
B. During a sales presentation
C. During a management meeting
D. During a safety inspection
66. Where does the woman work?
A. At a research hospital
B. At a manufacturing company
C. At an accounting firm
D. At an insurance agency
67. What is the man's current position?
A. Chief accountant
B. Personnel manager
C. Insurance adjuster
D. Head engineer
68. Where do the speakers most likely
work?
A. At a shipping company
B. At an engineering firm
C. At a taxi company
D. At a railway station
69. Look at the graphic. Which customer are
the speakers discussing?
A. Carol Lee
B. Jean Harvey
C. Eun-Jung Choi
D. Kinu lizuka
70. What will the speakers do next?
A. Look at fuel prices
B. Review customer complaints
C. Update staffing schedules
D. Organize training programs
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PART 4
Directions: In this part, you will listen to several short talks by a single speaker. These talks will not be
printed and will only be spoken one time. For each talk, you will be asked to answer three questions. Select
the best response and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
77. How many hours are visitors scheduled
to spend at the Fitzbergen Museum?
A. Two
71. Which department wants to order extra B. Four
chairs? C. Six
A. Maintenance D. Eight
B. Accounting
C. Human Resources 78. Which art collection will the visitors see
D. Public Relations first?
A. African
72. What does the speaker anticipate B. Asian
may happen? C. South American
A. A project may not be completed on time. D. European
B. Some measurements may be incorrect.
C. An order may be too small. 79. What does the speaker ask visitors not
D. There may not be enough available items. to do in the display halls?
A. Take pictures
73. What is the listener asked to do if she B. Eat food
finds an error? C. Talk loudly
A. Contact her manager D. Touch the exhibit
B. Submit a form
C. Make a correction
D. Keep a record
80. What is the purpose of the
announcement?
74. Who is Brenda Jones?
A. To review a budget proposal
A. A clothing designer B. To discuss an upcoming merger
B. A radio broadcaster C. To explain some survey results
C. A physical therapist D. To introduce new staff members
D. A climate specialist
81. What does the woman mean when
75. What does the speaker mention as a she says, "And why wouldn't we"?
way of dealing with summer heat?
A. She supports a decision.
A. Staying indoors B. She hopes to relocate.
B. Going for a swim C. She wants listeners to share their opinions.
C. Drinking water D. She feels concerned about a shipment.
D. Using an air conditioner
82. What does the woman ask listeners
76. What will listeners probably hear next?
to do?
A. Some travel advice
A. Attend a training
B. An advertisement
B. Sign some paperwork
C. A weather report
C. Gather a list of questions
D. An interview.
D. Review some information online

83. What is the main topic of the radio

show?
A. Financial planning A. At an art studio
B. Web site design B. At a construction site
C. Interior decorating C. At a hotel
D. Car repairs D. At an energy plant

84. What has recently become available
online?
A. Step-by-step instructions
B. Audio recordings
C. Product reviews
D. Free estimates
85. Why does the speaker say, "And I
always like to hear from you"?
A. To arrange for a guest speaker
B. To ask for technical help
C. To thank his audience for their interest
D. To encourage listeners to contact him
90. Who most likely are the listeners?
A. Architects
B. Scientists
C. Hotel managers
D. Event planners
91. What is mentioned about the materials
used?
A. They are produced locally.
B. They are inexpensive.
C. They are environmentally friendly.
D. They are hard to find.

89. Where is the talk taking place?

86. Where is the speaker calling from?

A. A dentist's office
B. A window factory
C. An eyeglass store
D. A shipping company

87. What is Ms. Parkland asked to do?

A. Pick up an item
B. Fax a document
C. Make an appointment with a doctor
D. Deliver a package

88. What will happen next Wednesday?

A. A meeting will be held.

B. The caller's office will be closed.

C. An item will be delivered.
D. The doctor will see the patient.

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92. Where does Mike work?
A. At a travel agency
B. At a publishing company
C. At a bookstore
D. At a library

93. What is the purpose of the phone

message?
A. To order some books
B. To make an appointment
C. To request a new version of a manuscript
D. To confirm travel arrangements

94. Why is Susan in Miami?

A. She is on vacation.
B. She is attending a conference.
C. She is interviewing for a job.
D. She is on a business trip.

95. What type of event is being catered?

A. An academic lecture
B. A retirement party
C. A product launch
D. A business meeting

96. Look at the graphic. Which quantity

on the original order form is no longer
accurate?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 15
D. 20

97. What is the listener asked to do

tomorrow?
A. Pick up an identification badge
B. Give a speech
C. Arrive early to set up a room
D. Bring additional staff
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B. Summer
98. What type of product does the business C. Fall
sell? D. Winter
A. Clothing
B. Footwear 100. What did the business do after it
C. Appliances relocated?
D. Software A. It expanded its inventory.
B. It hired additional staff.
99. Look at the graphic. In what season did C. It placed some advertisements.
the business relocate? D. It organized an inauguration event.
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